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... Servers Overview 65 Media Types Supported 65 Media Storage 66 Media Devices 67 iTunes with WD ShareSpace 74 7 External USB Drive Sharing & Backup 76 Sharing Data on a USB Drive 76 USB Auto Backup Feature 76 8 Using WD Discovery (Windows Only 79 WD Discovery Overview 79 Mapping a Network Drive 79 Browse Network Shares 82 Desktop Shortcut Creation 83 Turning Identify LED On or Off 84 Automatically Updating WD Discovery 85 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 87 Configuring WD ShareSpace 87 WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager Features 94 User Interface Overview 95 Basic Mode...
... Servers Overview 65 Media Types Supported 65 Media Storage 66 Media Devices 67 iTunes with WD ShareSpace 74 7 External USB Drive Sharing & Backup 76 Sharing Data on a USB Drive 76 USB Auto Backup Feature 76 8 Using WD Discovery (Windows Only 79 WD Discovery Overview 79 Mapping a Network Drive 79 Browse Network Shares 82 Desktop Shortcut Creation 83 Turning Identify LED On or Off 84 Automatically Updating WD Discovery 85 9 Network Storage Manager: Basics 87 Configuring WD ShareSpace 87 WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager Features 94 User Interface Overview 95 Basic Mode...
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...-level RAID support and high-speed interfaces deliver high performance for efficient cooling and power saving. WD ShareSpace File Storage You can be reset to restore data in the volume. To access the maximum capacity using WD GreenPower™ technology for small offices or home users and is used to use the iTunes service, see "Manage RAID" on WD ShareSpace via network shares. folder for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. Disruption of WD ShareSpace™, a high-speed network attached storage system...
...-level RAID support and high-speed interfaces deliver high performance for efficient cooling and power saving. WD ShareSpace File Storage You can be reset to restore data in the volume. To access the maximum capacity using WD GreenPower™ technology for small offices or home users and is used to use the iTunes service, see "Manage RAID" on WD ShareSpace via network shares. folder for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. Disruption of WD ShareSpace™, a high-speed network attached storage system...
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... group permissions (read/write, read only, no access) to factory defaults - This user manual contains information and instructions for additional storage and file exchange (see "External USB Drive Sharing & Backup" on page 76.) • Configuring the WD ShareSpace device and network settings. Manage file share preferences - WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 22 Perform firmware upgrades - Set a share folder for use and is accessible as a drive letter in your desktop. Set the backup destination folder - WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Congratulations! Set disk quotas - Set email or window...
... group permissions (read/write, read only, no access) to factory defaults - This user manual contains information and instructions for additional storage and file exchange (see "External USB Drive Sharing & Backup" on page 76.) • Configuring the WD ShareSpace device and network settings. Manage file share preferences - WD SHARESPACE BASIC SETUP - 22 Perform firmware upgrades - Set a share folder for use and is accessible as a drive letter in your desktop. Set the backup destination folder - WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Congratulations! Set disk quotas - Set email or window...
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...™ Live HD Media Player). WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 6 How to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos Media Servers Overview WD ShareSpace is pre-set, so you can just transfer your multimedia content to the respective shared folders on your home's central media hub. It enables you are supported. Please refer to your device's user manual to see which formats are ready to stream and view content on your home entertainment center, game...
...™ Live HD Media Player). WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 6 How to Play/Stream Video, Music & Photos Media Servers Overview WD ShareSpace is pre-set, so you can just transfer your multimedia content to the respective shared folders on your home's central media hub. It enables you are supported. Please refer to your device's user manual to see which formats are ready to stream and view content on your home entertainment center, game...
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... you have copied music to the /Public/Shared Music folder and it should be listed in the WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager utility. Launch iTunes on page 151 for music files to stream from the WD ShareSpace to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. HOW TO PLAY/STREAM VIDEO, MUSIC & PHOTOS - 74 Streaming Audio in iTunes The iTunes Media Server is enabled by iTunes, it is in a format supported by default in the right...
... you have copied music to the /Public/Shared Music folder and it should be listed in the WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager utility. Launch iTunes on page 151 for music files to stream from the WD ShareSpace to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. HOW TO PLAY/STREAM VIDEO, MUSIC & PHOTOS - 74 Streaming Audio in iTunes The iTunes Media Server is enabled by iTunes, it is in a format supported by default in the right...
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... time manually using the Date & Time lists. Change the device name only when necessary. (b) Enter a brief description of the description is used to identify the storage device connected to 15 characters, including alphanumeric and dash '-'). Renaming WD ShareSpace forces all the network computers to the same network, you must specify a unique device name for each storage device. NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: BASICS - 90 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. To connect more than one storage device to remap their shared network...
... time manually using the Date & Time lists. Change the device name only when necessary. (b) Enter a brief description of the description is used to identify the storage device connected to 15 characters, including alphanumeric and dash '-'). Renaming WD ShareSpace forces all the network computers to the same network, you must specify a unique device name for each storage device. NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: BASICS - 90 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. To connect more than one storage device to remap their shared network...
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...connected to one of the USB ports to provide secondary power in analyzing and solving technical issues. • UPS-ready-a UPS (uninterruptable power supply) device can be assigned different rights. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager Features The web-based management utility includes the following features: • LAN access-the device supports local area network access of the web-based user interface, enabling management from a USB storage device to the device. • RAID management-enables RAID configuring of the hard drives. • Support for a list...
...connected to one of the USB ports to provide secondary power in analyzing and solving technical issues. • UPS-ready-a UPS (uninterruptable power supply) device can be assigned different rights. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager Features The web-based management utility includes the following features: • LAN access-the device supports local area network access of the web-based user interface, enabling management from a USB storage device to the device. • RAID management-enables RAID configuring of the hard drives. • Support for a list...
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... sharing or storing data and should not be used to organize and store files on page 150. • Download-for storing video files you want to share with other users. You must first access WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on your WD ShareSpace network storage system. Shares can create private shares accessible only by user name and password when setting up a user account (see page 101), or by setting permissions on an existing share (see "Download Manager: Downloader...
... sharing or storing data and should not be used to organize and store files on page 150. • Download-for storing video files you want to share with other users. You must first access WD ShareSpace's Network Storage Manager to use Twonky media, see "Media Server" on your WD ShareSpace network storage system. Shares can create private shares accessible only by user name and password when setting up a user account (see page 101), or by setting permissions on an existing share (see "Download Manager: Downloader...
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... the tab options available in iTunes or to factory defaults, activate or deactivate the system LEDs, generate an SSL certificate, enable power saving, and perform device shutdown or reboot. The Network tab has access to shares/folders and USB storage devices. For more details, "Status Tab" on page 152. NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 108 The Storage tab provides a list of the hard drives, manage file share preferences, set the backup destination folder, set disk quotas, and set email or window alerts, change all supported drives it locates on page 124...
... the tab options available in iTunes or to factory defaults, activate or deactivate the system LEDs, generate an SSL certificate, enable power saving, and perform device shutdown or reboot. The Network tab has access to shares/folders and USB storage devices. For more details, "Status Tab" on page 152. NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 108 The Storage tab provides a list of the hard drives, manage file share preferences, set the backup destination folder, set disk quotas, and set email or window alerts, change all supported drives it locates on page 124...
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... Use the reset button to restore these settings (including IP setting, device name, and administrator password) to restoring the factory default settings. Click Open. All information and data will erase all current system configurations and user data are lost . To use the default settings to previously saved settings. The system reboots automatically and you forget the administrator password, IP address setting, or device name. The data volume and shares settings are not changed. General Restore restores all features, including the data volume and shares, to access the device...
... Use the reset button to restore these settings (including IP setting, device name, and administrator password) to restoring the factory default settings. Click Open. All information and data will erase all current system configurations and user data are lost . To use the default settings to previously saved settings. The system reboots automatically and you forget the administrator password, IP address setting, or device name. The data volume and shares settings are not changed. General Restore restores all features, including the data volume and shares, to access the device...
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... larger than 1500, the client machine and the network switch must support jumbo frames. The rule for each class: - Services The Services button on the Network tab home page allows you to assign IP information such as a network mode will be divided by allowing devices to transfer data from the local DHCP server. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL To configure the network settings: 1. Note: For the MTU size larger than this storage device to 126.255.255...
... larger than 1500, the client machine and the network switch must support jumbo frames. The rule for each class: - Services The Services button on the Network tab home page allows you to assign IP information such as a network mode will be divided by allowing devices to transfer data from the local DHCP server. WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL To configure the network settings: 1. Note: For the MTU size larger than this storage device to 126.255.255...
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... following configuration options: • Disk Manager • Volumes & RAID Management • Folder Shares • USB Shares • Quota • Downloads NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 131 To register a new Web account with MioNet, go to: www.mionet.com/WDShareSpace. Click the MioNet login link at the bottom of the registration status shows the MioNet account name if the device is registered. This tab also includes an option to change the system's RAID configuration, set a share name, and format and safely remove the USB drives connected...
... following configuration options: • Disk Manager • Volumes & RAID Management • Folder Shares • USB Shares • Quota • Downloads NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 131 To register a new Web account with MioNet, go to: www.mionet.com/WDShareSpace. Click the MioNet login link at the bottom of the registration status shows the MioNet account name if the device is registered. This tab also includes an option to change the system's RAID configuration, set a share name, and format and safely remove the USB drives connected...
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... store files on your network (private). Important: Do not change or delete these default share folders. Folder Shares Shares are the default folders for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. For more information on how to share with other available mode using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 164). • Configuration-this is not meant for sharing or storing data and should not be modified. The following table shows the available RAID modes for a WD ShareSpace with three shares...
... store files on your network (private). Important: Do not change or delete these default share folders. Folder Shares Shares are the default folders for the Media Server (Twonky Media) and iTunes Service. For more information on how to share with other available mode using Downloader (see "Download Manager: Downloader" on page 164). • Configuration-this is not meant for sharing or storing data and should not be modified. The following table shows the available RAID modes for a WD ShareSpace with three shares...
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... set as share-based. FTP is a network protocol used to transfer data from the Volume list. 6. (Optional) Click Setup access control after creating this share to modify, and then click the Modify icon . 2. NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 141 Edit the share name if desired. Select a file sharing protocol. 5. This means that allows a user on page 156. 7. Mac OS X or later also supports the CIFS protocol. • File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a popular choice for the new share...
... set as share-based. FTP is a network protocol used to transfer data from the Volume list. 6. (Optional) Click Setup access control after creating this share to modify, and then click the Modify icon . 2. NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 141 Edit the share name if desired. Select a file sharing protocol. 5. This means that allows a user on page 156. 7. Mac OS X or later also supports the CIFS protocol. • File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a popular choice for the new share...
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... DLNA 1.5 Digital Media Adapters, such as WD TV™ Live HD Media Player) and other PCs on your home network. iTunes Enable the iTunes Server and customize the service settings using your web browser or mobile device. NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 150 The iTunes Server allows iPod and iTunes users to share and play media files as long as an iTunes repository, making it possible for music files to stream from the WD ShareSpace to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. Media Server WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL...
... DLNA 1.5 Digital Media Adapters, such as WD TV™ Live HD Media Player) and other PCs on your home network. iTunes Enable the iTunes Server and customize the service settings using your web browser or mobile device. NETWORK STORAGE MANAGER: ADVANCED MODE - 150 The iTunes Server allows iPod and iTunes users to share and play media files as long as an iTunes repository, making it possible for music files to stream from the WD ShareSpace to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes. Media Server WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL...
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.... 3. Hardware Diagnostic Testing This section provides a detailed approach to factory defaults:" on . Before disconnecting any external peripheral devices. For detailed instructions, see "Power indicator does not light." Turn on the front panel light up. TROUBLESHOOTING - 183 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. Make sure the power cord is admin. After 14 seconds, the HDD LEDs turn off the WD ShareSpace and all settings, shares, and data files in restoring the device name, IP address, admin user name, and admin password to the WD ShareSpace...
.... 3. Hardware Diagnostic Testing This section provides a detailed approach to factory defaults:" on . Before disconnecting any external peripheral devices. For detailed instructions, see "Power indicator does not light." Turn on the front panel light up. TROUBLESHOOTING - 183 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL 5. Make sure the power cord is admin. After 14 seconds, the HDD LEDs turn off the WD ShareSpace and all settings, shares, and data files in restoring the device name, IP address, admin user name, and admin password to the WD ShareSpace...
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... accessed and read separately. RAID: Redundant Array of hard drives in the world back to keep individual sessions intact. Operating System: Software that communicates with its local disks. Adding MioNet to your system to other features. NAS: Network Attached Storage. Network Computer: A computer that allows users and programs installed on a device for synchronizing the clocks of saved data from anywhere. Ethernet ports, power ports, and USB ports are still active. A protocol for connecting...
... accessed and read separately. RAID: Redundant Array of hard drives in the world back to keep individual sessions intact. Operating System: Software that communicates with its local disks. Adding MioNet to your system to other features. NAS: Network Attached Storage. Network Computer: A computer that allows users and programs installed on a device for synchronizing the clocks of saved data from anywhere. Ethernet ports, power ports, and USB ports are still active. A protocol for connecting...
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... CTorrent client 171 customized backup plan 32 D data backup 76 DataVolume 147 date & time 98 deleting a backup plan 44 destination share setup 144 device name 97 digital media adapter 73 digital picture frames 72 disk manager 132 DLNA media device 73 DNS 124 domain membership 108 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Domain Name Service 124 domain setup 99 download queue, change order of 168 download task, create 166 Downloader access 164 command icons 166 configure settings 168 destination share 148 features 165 password change 148 torrents 171 UI overview 165 drive format 3 drive replacement 177...
... CTorrent client 171 customized backup plan 32 D data backup 76 DataVolume 147 date & time 98 deleting a backup plan 44 destination share setup 144 device name 97 digital media adapter 73 digital picture frames 72 disk manager 132 DLNA media device 73 DNS 124 domain membership 108 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL Domain Name Service 124 domain setup 99 download queue, change order of 168 download task, create 166 Downloader access 164 command icons 166 configure settings 168 destination share 148 features 165 password change 148 torrents 171 UI overview 165 drive format 3 drive replacement 177...
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..., enable 127 network settings 124 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL network shares 82 Network Storage Manager 87 access 92 access on the Mac 93 access on Windows 93 advanced mode 108 basic mode 96 features 94 media settings 149 network setup 124 status settings 160 storage setup 131 system setup 109 toolbar 96 UI overview 95 use 87 users settings 152 O obtaining service 196 one-click backup 28 P password administrator 114 Downloader 148 permissions folder share 156 USB shares 157 pop-up message alert, setup 113 ports 10 power button 8 pre-installation requirements 7 product registration 2 Q quota...
..., enable 127 network settings 124 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL network shares 82 Network Storage Manager 87 access 92 access on the Mac 93 access on Windows 93 advanced mode 108 basic mode 96 features 94 media settings 149 network setup 124 status settings 160 storage setup 131 system setup 109 toolbar 96 UI overview 95 use 87 users settings 152 O obtaining service 196 one-click backup 28 P password administrator 114 Downloader 148 permissions folder share 156 USB shares 157 pop-up message alert, setup 113 ports 10 power button 8 pre-installation requirements 7 product registration 2 Q quota...
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...111 configure 118 general system setup 109 remote access 130 restart 123 restore 118 restore configuration settings 119 save configuration settings 118 update firmware 114 UPS 122 system events specification 187 system logs 161 system logs records event types 162 system requirements 6 system status 104 system tour LED indicators 11 system view 8 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL T troubleshooting checklist 182 hardware diagnostic testing 183 problems cannot connect to a network 184 cannot start configuration 186 digital media adapter not working 187 failed volume 185 HDD LED no light 184 iTunes not...
...111 configure 118 general system setup 109 remote access 130 restart 123 restore 118 restore configuration settings 119 save configuration settings 118 update firmware 114 UPS 122 system events specification 187 system logs 161 system logs records event types 162 system requirements 6 system status 104 system tour LED indicators 11 system view 8 WD SHARESPACE USER MANUAL T troubleshooting checklist 182 hardware diagnostic testing 183 problems cannot connect to a network 184 cannot start configuration 186 digital media adapter not working 187 failed volume 185 HDD LED no light 184 iTunes not...